as in earlier
so as to precede something in order of time
when we got back to the house, the movers had already left
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Recent Examples of already
Her first name wouldn’t change, and her last name is already the same as mine.
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Abigail Van Buren, Boston Herald, 4 Apr. 2026
But the franchise is also already looking ahead to testing the Las Vegas market.
—Joe Davidson
april 3, Sacbee.com, 4 Apr. 2026
Pritzker's office said hundreds of videos and firsthand accounts of the immigration crackdown already had been collected in October when the commission was launched and will be preserved for use in future legal proceedings.
—Todd Feurer, CBS News, 4 Apr. 2026
Dishing up a family tradition, Angeline, 25, and John, 22, already had plenty on their plate.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 3 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for already
Abigail Van Buren, Boston Herald, 4 Apr. 2026
But the franchise is also already looking ahead to testing the Las Vegas market.
—Joe Davidson
april 3, Sacbee.com, 4 Apr. 2026
Pritzker's office said hundreds of videos and firsthand accounts of the immigration crackdown already had been collected in October when the commission was launched and will be preserved for use in future legal proceedings.
—Todd Feurer, CBS News, 4 Apr. 2026
Dishing up a family tradition, Angeline, 25, and John, 22, already had plenty on their plate.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 3 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for already
Adverb
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Like many hotels in Japan, the staff here are specifically trained to assist disabled guests, but calling ahead to notify the staff of your needs will go a long way to smoother experience.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 Apr. 2026
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Being gentle with yourself is a form of bravery, so go ahead and indulge your softer side.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Tobolowsky previously rejected motions from other Gateway elders, ruling that the suit was not a religious issue and could be handled in secular court.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Apr. 2026
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Trump also previously refused to rule out deploying soldiers.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Two diplomats said the meeting of the council's 15 members and the vote were set for Saturday morning, rather than Friday as earlier planned.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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Mark Vientos reached base safely four times, but slugger Juan Soto exited early with right calf tightness.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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The Rockies have been humiliated before in their first home game, but never as badly as this.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
4 Apr. 2026
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McKellen has mentioned the robe-ruiner before.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Already.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/already. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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